Simple Speed Dial

A speed dial functionally similar to the one used in Opera.
What is Simple Speed Dial?
Simple Speed Dial is a user-friendly Chrome extension created specifically for those transitioning from Opera. It serves as a clean, easy-to-use speed-dial that facilitates quick access to bookmark folders, allowing users to add, delete and reorder bookmarks smoothly. Despite some variations with Opera's internal thumbnail generation, the extension leverages an effective external service to deliver top-tier performance.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Version: 2.5.0 (Last updated: 2014-08-08)
Creation date: 2014-08-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • background
  • bookmarks
  • storage
Size: 63.89K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

----- Release Notes ----- 2.5.0: Update of thumbnail generation service and other minor enhancements 2.4.6: Added vertical centering option 2.4.5: General code maintenance 2.4.4: Vertical centering bug, general enhancements 2.4.3: Resolved vertical centering bug 2.4.2: Performance improvements 2.4.1: Minor permission and style fixes 2.4.0: More comprehensive settings, shortcuts for opening dials, performance enhancements 2.3.0: Sync across computers, various speed and performance improvements 2.2,0: Custom icons for thumbs, performance improvements 2.1.1: Option to select a background colour 2.1.0: Drag and drop library changed. Number of minor code and interface improvements 2.0.0: Large-scale code rewrite. Bookmarks can now be edited 1.2.3: Miscellaneous tidy up

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and effective to use
  • Customizable and loads quickly
  • Similar to Opera speed dial, which many users appreciate
  • Not bloated with unnecessary features
Cons
  • Issues with generating icons for websites
  • Lacks ability to drag bookmarks into folders
  • Some users experienced functionality issues in newer versions
  • Does not function as a true speed dial, relying on bookmarks
Most mentioned
  • Customization options for backgrounds and folder images
  • Difficulty with icon generation
  • Desire for added features like dragging bookmarks to folders
  • Perceived as simple and useful compared to other speed dial extensions
User reviews
by Dex Morgan, 2024-11-14

Wonderful! There are some features I would like to have. ・Use images in the background (local address and URI) ・Apply images to each folder individually ・Select EDIT mode or normal use mode (I often move or delete by mistake)
by shad mew, 2024-02-21

to display icons I found https://api.miniature.io/?url=[URL] (sould be replaced in advanced options)
by Mahatma Gandhi, 2023-08-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Speed Dial requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Simple Speed Dial has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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